Insulation
Quinn Therm
We are stockists of Thermal Insulation - a full range of foil faced Insulated boards used for floor, wall and roof Insulation.All Quinn therm products are manufactured to exceed the performance criteria as required by the current building regulations. Products are put through a rigorous testing regime, carried out with the assistance of the latest technology in their own laboratory. All products are manufactured to meet and exceed the demands of the following standard IS EN ISO 9001:2000. Additionally Quinn's products have BBA and IAB accreditation, confirming Quinn's undoubted commitment to quality and to customers.
Insulating floors beneath groundbearing concrete slab
Key Properties Quinn Therm:Does not readily absorb water, making suitable for use in damp enviroments.
Is light, robust and easy to handle; it may be worked using a saw or sharp knife.
Is durable and will perform for the service life of the building
MEETING REGULATIONS required thickness of Quinn Therm QF (MM)
U-value (W/msq K) |
P (exposed perimeter, m) / A (floor area msq) |
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0.1 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
0.4 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
0.7 |
0.8 |
0.9 |
1.0 |
|
0.37 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
25 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
0.25 |
25 |
25 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
60 |
65 |
65 |
0.22 |
25 |
30 |
50 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
70 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
0.20 |
25 |
40 |
60 |
65 |
75 |
80 |
80 |
85 |
85 |
90 |
Results based upon floor construction of: Quinn Therm QF, 150mm concrete, 19mm timber boarding (floor finish omitted). 150mm depth of Quinn Therm QF vertical edge insulation. Calculations performed to BS EN ISO 13770.
Partial fill Cavity Walls
Key Properties Quinn Therm:Does not readily absorb water, making suitable for use in damp enviroments.
Is light, robust and easy to handle; it may be worked using a saw or sharp knife.
Is durable and will perform for the service life of the building
MEETING REGULATIONS required thickness of Quinn Therm QW for different blocks
U-value (W/msq K) |
Thickness of Quinn Therm QW (MM) |
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Dense Block |
Others |
Quinn Lite |
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0.37 |
40 |
35 |
35 |
30 |
30 |
25 |
0.35 |
45 |
40 |
35 |
35 |
30 |
30 |
0.30 |
55 |
50 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
40 |
0.27 |
60 |
60 |
55 |
55 |
50 |
45 |
0.25 |
70 |
65 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
55 |
Conductivity (W/msq K) |
1.33 |
0.45 |
0.30 |
0.19 |
0.17 |
0.12 |
Results based upon floor construction of: 130mm brick outer leaf, 40-50mm low emissivity residual cavity. Quinn therm QW, 100mm concrete block (conductivity as shown), 12mm plaster, brick and block leaves with 10mm nominal mortar joints. Calculations performed to BS EN ISO 6946:1997, taking account of repeating thermal bridges.
Insulating pitched roofs above and between the rafters
Key Properties Quinn Therm:Does not readily absorb water, making suitable for use in damp enviroments.
Is light, robust and easy to handle; it may be worked using a saw or sharp knife.
Is durable and will perform for the service life of the building
MEETING REGULATIONS required thickness of Quinn Therm QR (mm)
Required U-value (W/msq K) |
0.25 |
0.20 |
0.18 |
0.16 |
0.14 |
Above Rafters |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
Between rafters |
35 |
65 |
80 |
105 |
130 |
Results based upon floor construction of: 12.5mm plasterboard, poythene VCl, 150 deep rafters at 600mm centres, Quinn Therm QR insulation between rafters, 50mm Quinn Therm insulation above rafters, vapour open underlay, 50mm cavity formed by counterbattens and battens, large format concrete tiles. Calculations performed BS ISO6946:19997, taking account of repeating thermal bridges. Overall heat loss method. For U-value calculations for other constructions contact Quinn Technical Services.